Tuesday, 7 October 2008

Double Dutch


Morning everyone,

Well it looks like my inspiration drought is over as I have finally managed to make a card, thanks to a wonderful sketch over at Double Dutch . They had a fabulous 1st challenge to make a wallet, but that looked too complicated for my old brain lol!!, so I was really pleased to find this amazing sketch for challenge 2.

The DT cards were fabulous and although I normally struggle to put so many pp together I found that this one came together quite easily. I wish I had added a few extra bits.....you know when you do that!....but it was all stuck down before I thought about it doh!!...I am still really pleased with the results though.

Here are the details
  • Image: Sweet and Sassy from Sugar Nellie (she's still one of my favs!)
  • Medium: Promarkers
  • Paper: Mostly K&Co
  • Flowers and brads from stash

Sorry if the photo is a bit pants, but this is my sixth attempt!!!, it's so dark here with the horrible wind and rain.

Also, I've been tagged by Carole and Sandra, so I'll be back when I've thought of some more not so interesting facts to share with you!

It is also the birthday of my lovely friend Hanne - happy birthday sweetie.

Anyway, have a super day, wherever you are, thanks for stopping by, feel free to leave a comment, you know I love it when you do

37 comments:

Diane.W. said...

Gorgeous card & fab colouring! :o)x

Rach said...

looks fabulous Gill
you haave done a wonderful job with the sketch. hugs rachxx

Debbie said...

Hi Gill, glad to here you've got your mojo back. Your card is fabulous and your colouring is gorgeous as always. Have a great day. Debbie x

Moon Hulsman said...

Wow it is gorgeous Thanks for joining us
Huhs Moon

Sparkle and Flourish said...

This is a brilliant card. The papers are so lush. Your colouring is great
Judy x

Natalie said...

Beautiful card, great colouring. x

Kathy said...

That is a great sketch huh? I love what you have done with it! THe papers that you have used are gorgeous ~ some of my favorite!! Also I just love that image so it is a perfect combination!! Lovely card :)Kathy

Camilla said...

Hi Gill!! What a gorgeous cad again!! Love your colouring:) Thanks for leaving a comment on my candy!:) Good luck;)
Hugs, Camilla.

cats whiskers said...

Oh Gill this is beautiful what fantastic colours you have used, and your colouring is amazing
I adore it
Hugs Jacqui x

Desire Fourie said...

This is just stunning. I had one look at this sketch and thought it is quite complicated, but you have executed it beautifully. Warm regards

Alison H said...

Gorgeous card!! Thanks for sharing your art work.

Jeanette said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I just love your card. I was coloring that same image last night. It is to be for a bookmark for my sister! Hugs Jeanetee

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Gill and love all the paper layering, beautiful image and coloured so beautifully, Hugs, Nikki x

Sue said...

absolutely stunning Gill,great colouring and fab choice of colours:)

sue
xx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card Gill, such wonderful colouring and beautiful papers.
Hugs
Carole ;-)

Karen said...

This is lovely: I never got to do the challenge but it made me laugh that they even gave the sizes of what the paper should be! I think in many ways it made it harder.

Hanne said...

Thank you so much, Gill, for your congratulation greetings, it really warmed my heart :)

So nice to see your inspiration is back - it's obvious, as this is a gorgeous card! love the colours and the way you've placed everything together!

Hugs, Hanne:)

CraftyC said...

This is a gorgeous card Gill!!
Clairex

Murielle said...

This is absolutely gorgeous!
I love your composition.
Fantastic colours and details.
Marvellous image.
Hugs Mumur

Sharon said...

Gorgeous card the image is coloured beautifully.

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous, love how well the image colours match the papers, brilliant job.

Mel said...

wow gorgeous card love the coloures and the colouring is beautiful too :)

Cj said...

Thanks for letting me know where you got your promarkers from, I've got to say that this card is fab I love it.xxx

Jill said...

gorgeous card Gill, love all the DP and your layout Jill x

Mandy said...

Absolutely stunning Gill !!

Mandy

Marte said...

Happy Birthday, Gill :)

Shelly said...

Lovely cards and fab blog! Happy Birthday to you too!

Mariska said...

Happy Birthday Gill! Hope you have an awesome day!!

xxx
Mariska

Happy Crafter said...

Fabulous card Gill love everthing about it and great colouring :)
Val xxx

Paula's ponderings said...

Happy Birthday! Hope you are having a fabulous day"

Paula's ponderings said...

ooops meant to say your card is just gorgeous!!!

Annie said...

fabulous card and gorgeous colouring and papers, she's a favourite image of mine too! hugs, annie x

Frances said...

glad your mojo's back Gill, this is fab! (I gave the 1st one a miss too, as it required too much thinking lol) x

Jo said...

I know I already emailled you, but i'll say it here too lol...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! xx

LOVE your card, I do envy your colouring skills, as you already know ;)

Jo xx

Kim said...

Fabulous card! Love all your DP!
Hugs~ Kim

Maya said...

Gorgeous card and wonderful colouring!!

Hugs from Maya :)

carolann said...

Gorgeous card Hun love the image well done xxxxx